Diagnostic Description
provided by Delta keys to Squat Lobster Identification
Carapace, without epigastric spines. Rostrum, lateral margins nearly straight, with well developed subterminal lateral spines. Dactylus of walking legs with 4-6 ventral marginal spines (usually 5). Sternite 3 anterior margin slightly convex, without median process, with acute lateral process.
Identification Resources
provided by Delta keys to Squat Lobster Identification
Delta keys for squat lobsters, including Phylladiorhynchus nudus are available at http://researchdata.museum.vic.gov.au/squatlobster/delta/deltakey.htm
Brief Summary
provided by Delta keys to Squat Lobster Identification
Type data: holotype, male, WAM C 27678. Type locality: Dampier Archipelago, W Australia, 20º36.66´S, 116º36.94´E, 2-5 m.
